Punk: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Punk means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPunk in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Combretum roxburghii Spreng. from the Combretaceae (Rangoon creeper) family having the following synonyms: Combretum decandrum, Combretum album. For the possible medicinal usage of punk, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Punk in India is the name of a plant defined with Combretum album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Combretum decandrum Jacq. Combretum decandrum Roxb., nom. illeg., non Combretum decandrum Jacq. (among others).
2) Punk is also identified with Combretum roxburghii It has the synonym Combretum roxburghii G. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. (DC.) (1828)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1914)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1856)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Punk, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+51): Pu-kurunoy, Pukkanca, Pukkuncu, Pukkutam, Pumkhanaga, Pumkhanupumkha, Pumkhanupumkhite, Pumkhi, Pumkhia, Pumkhisu, Pumkhite, Pumkisu, Pumkriti, Punk tree, Punka, Punkai, Punkaimaram, Punkala, Punkalakam, Punkalan.
Ends with: Sarpunk.
Full-text: Punk tree.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Punk; (plurals include: Punks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maxwell Anderson: Towards Poetic < [July 1964]
Food for the Heart (by Ajahn Chah)